Support Worker

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‘Extraordinary Days, Every Day’

At CareTech, we are committed to delivering Extraordinary Days, Every Day through high-quality, person-centred care. Our focus is on empowering independence, building confidence and life skills, and supporting people to live fulfilling lives in environments that best suit their needs.

We are excited to be recruiting Multi- Site Support Workers to work across our Supported Living Services in Stoke-on-Trent, designed with the highest standards in mind to provide exceptional care and support for individuals living with mental health problems, learning disabilities and autism.

We are now recruiting for Multi- Site Support Workers to support our tenants  providing a safe, supportive and homely environment where each individual is treated with dignity and respect. We are dedicated to providing care that promotes independence, choice and personal development. 

What We Offer:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Training & Development, Care Certificate & Beyond - CareTech offers many solutions to building a successful career in the social care sector through the use of extensive training and development with the possibilities to earn care certificates along with many other certifications.
• Guaranteed hour contracts
• Paid DBS
• Pension Scheme
• Care recognition awards

The Role:

• We are looking for candidates that have a real passion to support others along with delivering the highest standards of care. The ideal candidates will adopt a professional approach to our tenants care at all times whilst establishing relationships with tenants and their carers.
• To assist the senior team with the assessment of individual tenant needs, planning, delivery and evaluation of care for a number of individuals or groups of tenants / tenants, including following the clinical risk assessment plan.
• To exercise a reasonable and agreed degree of professional autonomy and make judgements and decisions in order to satisfy the expectations and demands of the job.
• To undertake clinical work related tasks as delegated by senior staff, following appropriate training and assessment of competency.
• To undertake clinical supervision to further develop competence and clinical practice.
• To liaise effectively with all stakeholders in the care process, including carers and relatives, aspiring to provide an effective, seamless and integrated service to tenants.
• To maintain accurate, legible records of care provided, based upon the care plan incorporating all relevant communication and liaison.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties following appropriate discussion with their line manager.

Requirements

• Level 2 Health and Social Care (Not Essential)
• Experience in a care setting (Not Essential)
• Good communication skills
• Must be a driver
• Experience working with young people and/or adults with Learning disabilities, Autism and mental health problems

Our Values

• Friendly
• Positive
• Innovative
• Empowering
• Person-Centred

Apply today to join a friendly, empowering organisation committed to person-centred support and creating Extraordinary Days, Every Day.

About CareTech

Founded in 1993, CareTech is one of the largest and most reputable specialist social care and special education needs providers across the UK.  The Group has a track record of more than 30 years, delivering high quality, person-centred care to those with complex needs.  The Group was founded by brother Haroon and Farouq Sheikh, who continue to lead CareTech today, providing continuity of leadership, long term stability and a deep personal commitment to the people we support.

CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader.

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